The Information Systems class offers all grades the opportunity to become proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Students have the opportunity to certify in up to six different programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word Expert and Excel Expert. “I took this class to become proficient in all the programs,” senior KatelynContinue Reading

The Entrepreneurship class hosted their annual Market Day on Dec. 5 in the cafeteria, where they sold a variety of products to attendees. The Entrepreneurship class purchased the items that they sold on their trip to New York City. These purchases included items such as makeup, blankets, and scrunchies. TheContinue Reading

On Nov. 30, the Key Club met during Learn to write holiday letters to hospitalized kids. “I love kids, and since it’s the holiday season, anything I can do to make someone’s day better would be wonderful,” junior Breanna Fulton said. “I just want everyone to have happy holidays.” KeyContinue Reading

Prospective participants had the opportunity to learn more about the Danish exchange program in an interest meeting in Room D206 on Nov. 21. This program is taking place for the sixth time from April 14 to April 21. Danish students from the Nørre Gymnasium IB school in Copenhagen, Denmark willContinue Reading

The Distributive Education Clubs of America, also known as DECA, brought in two business professionals over the course of two weeks, from Nov. 13 to 27 to share their insights and experiences with attendees. Speakers included entrepreneurs Tiffany Santana and Kenya Pierce. Tiffany Santana was an English teacher at MarshallContinue Reading

Every year, Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization seeking to give back to military personnel, collaborates with the Leadership class at Marshall. For the first quarter service project, Leadership teacher Pierce Bello said he chose the task of collecting candy to donate to soldiers overseas. “The purpose of our leadership programContinue Reading

After Hurricane Maria destroyed their town of Manati, Puerto Rico, senior Caleb Rodriguez and junior Jeriel Rodriguez moved in with their relatives in Northern Virginia and became a part of the Marshall community. Although the two brothers are adjusting to their new life, they say that they are still concernedContinue Reading

Youth involvement in the November 2017 Virginia governor’s race played a key part in Democrat Ralph Northam’s victory. NBC News exit polls reported that 69 percent of youth voters, aged 18 to 29, voted for Northam. Local high schoolers have been involved in the race in to influence their peers.Continue Reading

The Georgetown International Relations club hosted their ninth annual Georgetown Diplomacy and International Security Conference (GDISC). Speakers gave presentations on various global issues, such as the North Korean situation. The event is targeted towards high school students interested in foreign affairs, informing them of the international relations program at Georgetown.Continue Reading